5 hot summer stocks for cool profits


5 hot summer stocks for cool profitsBefore you retreat to your favorite summer locale with the perfect book, let's take a look at the stocks set to profit as consumers look to enjoy the fruits of their labor over the next several months.

For me, summer means lots of boating, fishing, and time with my family. And this year I'll be doing more of each to make up for lost time spent hunkering down during the downturn.

As such, companies that make the goods in each of these categories should do well. That's how it goes during a recession. Demand builds as we retreat to preserve cash and fix balance sheets.

Here then are five companies set to sizzle this summer.

Click on each stock to learn more:

Stock #1: Marine Products Corp. (NYSE: MPX)

Stock #2: Quiksilver Inc. (NYSE: ZQK)

Stock #3: Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO)

Stock #4: Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE: MTN)

Stock #5: Cabela's Inc. (NYSE: CAB)

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Last updated: February 10, 2012: 08:45 AM

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